Recaps

Li Wei and Steven visited Floaroma Town, where Mijun welcomed them with flower tea and told them the legend of Shaymin bringing flowers back to the barren land. After offering to cook lunch, Li Wei went with Steven to the Police Station to arrange an escort to the Northern Flower Fields.

• Li Wei brought Shaymin to Floaroma Town, where Mijun recognized Shaymin and invited Li Wei and Steven to her home.
• Mijun served flower tea with Honey and told them the legend that Shaymin had revived the town’s withered flowers long ago.
• Li Wei accepted Mijun’s invitation to lunch and offered to cook, then planned to take Shaymin to the Northern Flower Fields before buying ingredients.
• Li Wei and Steven visited the Police Station, where Officer Jenny said patrols had found no Pokémon Hunters since Shaymin’s attack.
• Officer Jenny agreed to escort Li Wei and Steven to the Northern Flower Fields.

Li Wei brought Shaymin back to the northern sea of flowers in Floaroma Town, where Shaymin reunited with their companions. The Shaymin leader agreed to let Shaymin travel with Li Wei if he proved he could protect them, and Steven began refereeing their battle.

• Li Wei, Steven, and Officer Jenny followed Shaymin through the flower fields until Shaymin found six companions.
• The Shaymin leader learned that the young Shaymin had been separated from the group while playing hide-and-seek and thanked Li Wei for bringing them home.
• Li Wei asked to catch Shaymin, and Shaymin admitted that traveling with him had been fun but hesitated to decide.
• The Shaymin leader allowed Shaymin to go with Li Wei if he could protect them and bring them back regularly, while requiring Shaymin to help sow seeds and spread pollen as an adult.
• Steven agreed to referee a battle, and the Shaymin leader changed into Sky Forme as the match began.

Li Wei sent Lucario to battle Sky Forme Shaymin for its approval and used a series of tactics to pressure the airborne Pokémon. Shaymin escaped Lucario’s Extreme Speed by riding the wind, and a beam of light suddenly shot toward the field.

• Li Wei chose Lucario to face Sky Forme Shaymin while the other Pokémon watched from the sidelines.
• Shaymin opened with Air Slash, but Lucario blocked the attack with Spinning Swords Dance and raised his stats.
• Lucario struck Shaymin with Aura Sphere, and Shaymin protected itself with Magical Leaf before the two Pokémon’s beams clashed.
• Lucario used Extreme Speed to race toward Shaymin, but Shaymin rose out of reach by riding the wind.
• Metagross, Li Wei, and Steven realized how Shaymin had evaded Lucario, then a beam of light shot toward them from a distance.

Pokémon Hunter G attacked Li Wei, Steven, Officer Jenny, and the Shaymin in Floaroma Town, hoping to capture Shaymin for auction. After Steven and Li Wei damaged G’s warship, the hunters surrounded them and the battle continued on the ground.

• Hunter G’s warship appeared over the Gracidea Flower Field, jammed communications, and fired on Li Wei, Steven, Officer Jenny, and Shaymin.
• Li Wei and Steven Mega Evolved their Metagross and joined the Shaymin, Lucario, and other Pokémon to block the laser and attack the warship.
• Steven’s Metagross and Skarmory damaged the warship, forcing Hunter G to send out Hydreigon, Houndoom, and Tyranitar as his ship descended.
• Li Wei positioned Officer Jenny in the middle and faced the fifteen hunters surrounding them while Steven battled Hunter G.
• Li Wei transformed the Shaymin in his arms into Sky Forme and asked it to protect Officer Jenny, who joined the fight beside it.
• Li Wei’s Pokémon attacked the approaching Mightyena and Houndoom, and he told Shaymin to use Magical Leaf when it did not know Seed Flare.

Steven and Li Wei’s forces overwhelmed Hunter G and his Pokémon Hunters in the burning Gracidea Flower Field. With Hunter G stranded after his glider was destroyed and his Pokémon badly injured, Steven prepared to finish the battle alongside Li Wei and Officer Jenny.

• The Floaroma Town Police Station received reports of explosions, lost communications, and unconscious patrol officers, and Section Chief Black dispatched police and emergency services.
• Steven’s Mega Metagross, Aggron, and Skarmory gained the advantage over Hunter G’s Hydreigon, Tyranitar, and Houndoom, while Hunter G used his glider to escape a fall.
• Li Wei, Officer Jenny, Dragapult, Arcanine, Lucario, and the Sky Forme Shaymin defeated Pokémon Hunters and incapacitated many of their Pokémon.
• The lead Shaymin interrupted Hydreigon’s attacks, and Mega Metagross struck Tyranitar, also badly hitting Houndoom.
• Hunter G was left struggling with his glider destroyed as Steven’s and Li Wei’s Pokémon regrouped, and Steven called for them to finish the fight together.

Li Wei, Steven, and their Pokémon defeated Hunter G and helped contain a wildfire that devastated the Gracidea Flower Field. The Shaymin acknowledged Li Wei, and he and Steven returned to Granny Mijin with ingredients for lunch after agreeing to meet Section Chief Black later.

• Steven's Metagross and Li Wei's Pokémon defeated Hunter G's Mega Houndoom, Hydreigon, and other Pokémon, while Lucario stopped Hunter G from escaping with Shieldon.
• Skarmory seized Hunter G, and a green Pokémon caught the falling petrification device containing Shieldon; Officer Jenny arrested Hunter G and the other Pokémon Hunters.
• The Fire Department extinguished the wildfire, and the Shaymin thanked Li Wei, Steven, and Officer Jenny before the six Sky Forme Shaymin flew away.
• Section Chief Black thanked Li Wei and Steven and arranged to visit them later, after they asked to first keep their promise to Granny Mijin.
• Li Wei and Steven returned to Granny Mijin with ingredients, explained that the flower field and Pokémon were safe, and prepared for lunch.

After Hunter G was arrested, the officials discussed the fate of his Pokémon and plans to protect Mt. Coronet from poachers. Li Wei returned to Granny Mijin’s home, where Shaymin joined his team, and Granny gave him her flower tea recipes.

• Zoro explained that Hunter G ranked below Hunters J, K, X, Y, and Z, while Steven praised Li Wei’s planning during the capture.
• The officials decided to return the Shieldon to Mt. Coronet, seek more rangers to protect the mountain, and rehabilitate Hunter G’s Tyranitar, Houndoom, and Hydreigon.
• Steven said he would help Li Wei apply for a reward from the Pokémon League, then left on Metagross.
• Li Wei invited Shaymin to become his partner, and Shaymin accepted by entering a Luxury Ball.
• Granny Mijin gave Li Wei her flower tea recipes, including Violet Flower Tea and Chamomile Tea.

Li Wei accepted Grandma Mijin’s flower tea recipes and returned home to relax with his family while watching a Master League match. After Steven shared the Pokémon Hunters’ attack in the group chat, Lance urged everyone to watch for their activity, and Li Wei confirmed he had caught Shaymin.

• Grandma Mijin gave Li Wei nine flower tea recipes, and he promised to visit her again the following week.
• Li Wei returned home, joined Leon and Wen Hui to watch the Master League, and reflected on the morning’s battle against the Pokémon Hunters.
• Steven told the group chat about the attack, and Lance asked everyone to keep an eye on the Pokémon Hunters’ movements.
• Red, Blue, Akin, Li Wei, and Steven agreed to help, while Lance wondered why Steven had joined in.
• Steven asked whether Li Wei had caught Shaymin, and Li Wei shared a photo of Shaymin sleeping in his arms.

Drakloak evolved into Dragapult overnight and reached beginner Gym level, astonishing Li Wei and the Breeding Center staff. After everyone celebrated his rapid growth, Dragapult tested his newly evolved body in a battle with Dayou’s Incineroar.

• Li Wei discovered that Drakloak had evolved into Dragapult while sleeping and checked his new status, which showed beginner Gym-level strength.
• Li Wei explained Dragapult’s evolution to Dayou and Mizuki, and the employees celebrated the news over breakfast.
• Li Wei shared a video of Dragapult’s evolution in the group chat, where Green praised his condition and Akin was teased about his competition result.
• Dayou proposed a battle, and Li Wei had Dragapult fight Incineroar so he could adjust to his new body.
• Dragapult used Phantom Force to disappear, then struck Incineroar with Dragon Darts before Li Wei ordered Dragon Rush.

Li Wei prepared for the Young Breeders' Competition quarterfinals, where the contestants were assigned to make Pokémon Curry. He faced the sweet theme and began the round, while his acquaintance Ge Li drew spicy and was paired against Renji.

• Li Wei spent two days practicing Pokéblocks, Poffins, and sweet Pokémon Food while the Jubilife Breeding Center staff handled most of his work.
• A variety show about the competition aired, drawing comments about Li Wei, Lalami, Sasha, and memes of Akin.
• Li Wei's family and friends traveled to Hearthome City to watch the quarterfinals, where Blue, Wallace, Professor Oak, and Professor Rowan were among the judges.
• Ge Li told Li Wei that his grandfather, Sander, was an old friend of Li Wei's grandfather and invited him to visit Galar.
• The host announced that Mr. Harold had selected Pokémon Curry for the quarterfinals; Li Wei had drawn sweet, Ge Li had drawn spicy, and the competition began.

Li Wei prepared sweet chicken and apple curry alongside crispy apple while the other contestants cooked their themed Poké Curry dishes. Ge Li beat Renji in the judges’ tasting, and Sasha and Heiji finished their sour curries next.

• Li Wei started chicken stock and blanched chicken before preparing potatoes, onions, and a sweet curry base with apple purée and honey.
• Li Wei began folding dough for thousand-layer puff pastry while juggling the curry and stock.
• Ge Li and Renji finished their spicy sausage curry rice, and the judges tasted both dishes.
• The judges criticized Renji’s curry for being overly greasy and letting the heat overpower the sausage, scoring it 7.2 against Ge Li’s 8.9.
• Sasha and Heiji finished their sour Poké Curry.

Li Wei impressed the judges with Charizard-class Poké Curry and Crispy Apple, earning a record score and advancing to the semifinals. A new side quest asked him to make a Crispy Apple that amazed Professor Oak even more, and the next round was scheduled for May 11.

• Sasha earned 8.9 points for her sour Poké Curry, while Kui Luo received 8.1 and Li Wei finished his dishes.
• Li Wei served Charizard-class Poké Curry and a B+ Crispy Apple, impressing Professor Oak and earning a new side quest to make an even more amazing Crispy Apple for him.
• The judges awarded Li Wei 9.5 points, an unprecedented score, and praised his innovative pairing of curry with dessert.
• The host announced that Li Wei, Ge Li, Sasha, and Lalami advanced to the semifinals, set for May 11, with the championship and third-place matches on May 12.

After the competition, Li Wei chose to make Poffins for the next round, while the livestream brought a surge of customers to the Jubilife Breeding Center. The chapter ended with Li Wei reviewing his advanced Poffin skill and its ability to produce Rich Poffins, with a chance at Super Rich Poffins.

• The host told Li Wei, Ge Li, Lalami, and Sasha to choose their Pokémon food by the next evening and arrive at the Studio before four on competition day.
• Li Wei returned to the Jubilife Breeding Center, went to bed without his Pokémon, and slept after the long day at Hearthome TV Station.
• Mizuki told the Breeding Center employees that online interest in Li Wei's Pokémon Curry and Crispy Apples would likely bring in more customers.
• Wen Hui arranged discounted appointments after the livestream caused a surge of customers seeking Li Wei's Pokémon care.
• Li Wei decided to make Poffins for the next competition round and confirmed that his advanced skill could produce Rich Poffins and sometimes Super Rich Poffins.

Li Wei practiced making Poffins while saving his specialty Pokéblocks for the semifinals, confident he could win the competition. His first batch of Poffins pleased Teddiursa, but his attempt to adjust the cooking time produced another disappointing batch.

• Li Wei decided to save his perfect-quality Pokéblocks for later competition rounds and practiced making Poffins instead.
• Teddiursa slipped away from Xiao Meng and eagerly waited in the kitchen while Li Wei cooked.
• Li Wei served Teddiursa slightly overcooked rich Poffins, which it devoured and earned him 666 Poffin proficiency.
• Li Wei shortened the cooking time for the next batch, but the Poffins came out undercooked and unremarkable.

With the Poffin competition the next day, Li Wei tried to make Grade A Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish for a luck boost that might help him produce a Super Rich Poffin. After repeated failures caused by poor heat control, he finally made a Grade A dish at eleven that night.

• Li Wei realized the fish dish's twenty-four-hour luck buff might improve his chances in the competition and asked the Old Master to guide him.
• Li Wei prepared and fried a Mandarin Fish while the Old Master silently watched, but the first dish earned only Grade B+ because Li Wei misjudged the heat.
• The Old Master identified Li Wei's heat control as the problem, and Gengar ate the finished fish.
• Li Wei practiced through the evening, making four more Grade B+ dishes as his Pokémon cheered him on.
• At eleven that night, Li Wei finally made a Grade A Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish.

At the Young Breeder Competition semifinals, the host introduced the judges and the four contestants who would compete for a place in the finals. Li Wei and Lalami stood ready to compete, with Lalami reflecting on the teacher who had trained her.

• Yuka opened the live semifinals at Hearthome TV Station as Li Wei's friends and family cheered from the audience.
• Li Wei received a good-luck message and a photo from Cynthia while waiting backstage.
• Yuka introduced judges Wallace, Blue, Nurse Joy Yukino, Professor Oak, and Professor Rowan.
• Ge Li, Sasha, Lalami, and Li Wei took the stage as the final four contestants.
• The judges discussed Lalami's steady training under her late teacher, Miwa, and Lalami looked up, thinking that her teacher was watching.

Li Wei, Ge Li, Lalami, and Sasha began the semifinal of the Young Breeder Competition, making dishes inspired by their original aspirations. Ge Li finished his Pokémon Curry first and received a final score of 8.2, while the others continued cooking.

• Yuka announced the semifinal theme and gave the four contestants sixty minutes to make a Pokémon dish expressing what first inspired them to become breeders.
• Ge Li prepared Pokémon Curry with flash-fried chicken gizzards and curled stomach pieces, while Sasha made a Kalos dessert with Alcremie, and Lalami prepared Poffins.
• Li Wei surprised Yuka and the judges by making Poffins with Moomoo Milk added to the recipe.
• Ge Li served his curry to the judges, who praised its flavor but noted that his cooking technique still needed improvement.
• The judges gave Ge Li a final score of 8.2, and Sasha's dessert was ready next.

Sasha earned her highest score yet with a Poké Puff cake, while Li Wei and Lalami presented Super Rich Poffins that stunned the judges. Professor Oak tasted Lalami’s first and recognized its familiar flavor, leaving the contest between the two Poffin makers unresolved.

• Wallace gave Sasha’s Alcremie-assisted Poké Puff cake a ten, and Blue awarded it a nine for its craftsmanship and the bond it showed.
• The judges gave Sasha an 8.9, her best score so far, pushing Ge Li close to elimination.
• Li Wei and Lalami finished baking their Poffins, filling the Studio with a strong Berry fragrance and a hint of toastiness from Li Wei’s batch.
• Professor Oak and the other judges discovered that both contestants had made Super Rich Poffins, with Li Wei’s version adding Moomoo Milk and a toasted flavor to the classic four-flavor recipe.
• Professor Oak tasted Lalami’s Poffins first and said their flavor brought back memories.

At the Hearthome TV Station competition, Lalami and Li Wei impressed the judges with Super Rich Poffins, but Li Wei won with a score of 9.8. After the judges praised their work and asked about their methods, the competition continued.

• Professor Rowan, Professor Oak, and Nurse Joy Yukino praised Lalami's Poffin for matching the flavor of her late teacher Miwa's specialty, and Lalami scored 9.2.
• The judges tasted Li Wei's Super Rich Poffin, which reminded Professor Oak of food cooked by Li Wei's grandfather and inspired him to compose a senryu.
• Professor Oak announced Li Wei's score of 9.8, putting him 0.6 points ahead of Lalami, and Sasha and Ge Li tasted both finalists' Poffins.
• Sasha asked Li Wei to teach her how to make his Poffin, and he agreed that he would be willing to teach her.
• Lalami told Professor Oak she had practiced Miwa's recipe twice daily for ten years, while Li Wei told the judges that cooking and flavor experiments inspired his Poffin.

After winning the Young Breeders' Competition, Li Wei received new cooking recipes and drew a Soul Dew, which made him consider seeking Latios and Latias in Hoenn. At the Breeding Center, he and the staff prepared to sell Eevee by requiring prospective Trainers to learn proper care and pass an assessment.

• Li Wei recalled winning the Young Breeders' Competition with a score of 9.3, completing his quest and earning two S-rank recipes and four prize tickets.
• Li Wei received congratulations from Cynthia, then learned that Blue and Professor Rowan planned to visit that afternoon.
• Li Wei used his four prize tickets to obtain Moomoo Milk, an X Attack, a Sun Stone, and a Soul Dew, and he considered traveling to Hoenn to find Latios and Latias.
• Li Wei joined a staff meeting where the Breeding Center planned to hire more employees and prepare to sell its hatched Pokémon.
• The Old Master told the staff they must screen Eevee buyers, and Li Wei and Dayou handed out care guides that buyers would need to study and pass an assessment on.

Professor Rowan asked Li Wei to host this year’s Pokémon Summer Camp at the Jubilife Breeding Center, and Li Wei agreed after securing places for children from a local welfare home. The chapter ended with Li Wei, Blue, and the others preparing dinner as Blue warned him that running camp would be exhausting.

• Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, and Blue visited the Jubilife Breeding Center, where the Old Master showed the professors his orchard, vegetable plots, fish pond, and chicken enclosure.
• Li Wei and Blue helped at the busy Breeding Center and talked about dinner while Blue volunteered as a breeder.
• Professor Rowan asked Li Wei to host this year’s Pokémon Summer Camp at the center, and Li Wei agreed on the condition that children from Meria House could attend.
• Professor Rowan confirmed that welfare homes were already planned as invitees and promised to arrange the children’s participation.
• Li Wei, the Old Master, Comrade Leon, and Blue prepared dinner, and Blue warned Li Wei that running summer camp would be exhausting.

Li Wei welcomed Professor Oak and Professor Rowan with a meal before Professor Rowan departed and Professor Oak stayed to answer questions. The Breeding Center prepared for Li Wei’s Pokémon Summer Camp and awaited his competition prizes, while a courier said Li Wei was now widely recognized.

• The Old Master served Spring Snow to Professor Oak and Professor Rowan, and Professor Rowan sampled Li Wei’s dishes before leaving after dinner.
• Li Wei told the staff to ask Professor Oak their questions, and Mizuki prepared a long list for him.
• Li Wei’s family and employees supported hosting the Pokémon Summer Camp, and Elder Uncle agreed to arrange four new cabins.
• Steven told Li Wei his Pokémon League reward was due to arrive, while Li Wei reviewed his competition prizes and popularity lead.
• A Pokémon League courier called to arrange delivery, then joked that everyone recognized Li Wei these days.

Li Wei received League rewards for his heroic actions against Pokémon Hunters and distributed the Pokémon-raising items among his team. Steven explained that the large haul also included rewards for the earlier Hunter D incident.

• A League courier delivered a package to Li Wei at the Jubilife Breeding Center, and Li Wei signed an autograph for Ada.
• Li Wei opened the package and found a Guardian Medal, special Poké Balls, and resources tailored to his Pokémon.
• Li Wei gave Metagross a Metal Coat and Composite Metal, Lucario Fighting and Steel Gems, Arcanine a Fire Stone, and Shaymin a Grassy Seed.
• Li Wei planned to give Milotic a Water Stone and urged the two Dragapult to divide a Dragon Scale and Dragon Fang between them.
• Li Wei thanked Steven, who said he had selected the Fire Stone and Water Stone and that the rewards also covered the earlier Hunter D incident.

Li Wei received his Young Breeders' Competition rewards, including a Pokémon Egg and a Mimetic Alloy Training Device, and learned that Mr. Harold may have added the unusually generous prizes himself. After Professor Oak and Blue departed, Li Wei returned to Jubilife Breeding Center to find its popularity had increased and his quest progress had reached 2/10.

• Li Wei accepted the competition rewards, entrusted the Pokémon Egg to Lucario, and planned to have Arcanine incubate it at night.
• Blue explained that the Mimetic Alloy Training Device was an unusually generous prize and advised Li Wei on using it to train his Pokémon.
• Li Wei, Dayou, and Blue moved the rewards into storage, where Rimei took charge of inventorying the Pokémon items.
• Three days later, Professor Oak invited Li Wei to visit Professor Oak's Laboratory for a surprise before he and Blue left for the airport.
• Li Wei and Dayou returned to Jubilife Breeding Center, where a celebratory discount banner welcomed them.
• Li Wei's quest progress rose to 2/10 after Professor Oak's visit boosted the Breeding Center's popularity.

Lalami joined Jubilife Breeding Center, easing Li Wei’s workload as his fame and business grew. He agreed to travel to Hearthome City to sign a three-year endorsement contract and meet Harold.

• Lalami joined Jubilife Breeding Center after Professor Oak recommended she learn from Li Wei, taking charge of Pokémon fur care and Poffins.
• Li Wei continued developing recipes and posting cooking videos as his follower count neared 500,000.
• Construction progressed on four cabins for the Pokémon Summer Camp, scheduled to begin on July 4.
• Ron called Li Wei on June 8 to arrange the endorsement contract signing and a meeting with Harold the next day.
• Li Wei set out for Hearthome City with Lucario, Arcanine, Milotic, Metagross, and the two Dragapult, while Shaymin stayed home.